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Studs: Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers: It’s worth mentioning that I’ve been a supporter of this guy all season...it’s also worth mentioning that I played against him in my money league and he killed me. Rivers looked sharp today, tossing 3 scores. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: Brady kept the good times rolling this week, throwing TD strikes to Randy Moss and Mike Vrabel, in addition to running for 2 TD’s...much to the chagrin of Laurence Maroney owners. Also nice that Bill Belichick felt the need to salt away the victory....when his team was already up 38-0. Drew Brees, QB, Saints: In the “Battle of Teams Who Had High Hopes Going Into the Season but Have Instead Sucked,” Brees was phenomenal, going for well over 300 yards and 4 TD’s. Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles: To the surprise of absolutely no one, McNabb torched the Viking secondary to the tune of 333 yards and a score. Derek Anderson, QB, Browns: The Browns must be thrilled that they gave up half of next year’s draft to acquire Brady Quinn, who is now reportedly paying Cleveland residents to take his autographs. Anderson was sensational again, tossing 3 TD passes. Willie Parker, RB, Steelers: Eclipsed the century mark and found the end zone, as we thought he would, against a horrible Bengals defense. Joseph Addai, RB, Colts: Found the stripe 3 times in another dominant Colts performance. Braylon Edwards, WR, Browns: Torched the Rams subpar secondary for 117 and 2 scores. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts: Stepped up big time in Marvin Harrison’s absence, going for 168 and a TD. Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers: You would think teams would do everything in their power to take away Antonio Gates...however, the big TE just keeps getting numbers, adding 2 TD’s this week. Mike Vrabel, LB, Patriots: Recorded 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and the 11th TD catch of his career. Duds: The Giants and Dolphins: In its quest to win the Brits over to American football, the NFL managed to put on perhaps the worst display of offense in league history. Eli Manning was dreadful, but he did record a rushing TD. The Bills and Jets: Speaking of dreadful offensive performances...this game caused nary a ripple on the fantasy landscape. Bill Belichick, Head Coach, Patriots: For keeping his starters in, and throwing deep, in the fourth quarter of a then 38-0 nail biter against the Redskins. The Patriots are like that high school team in your conference, with all the athletes, who try to score 70 points every game. It’s great for owners of Patriots, but it’s a more than a little distasteful overall. Vinny Testaverde, QB, Panthers: The feel good story of last week lasted, well, about a week. Vinny had 82 yards and a pick. Stay far, far away from all Carolina Panthers when setting your lineups. I weep for Steve Smith. Vince Young, QB, Titans: VY was dreadful again, and if you’re counting on any aspect of the Titans passing game on a week-to-week basis, don’t. He was 6-14 for 42 yards. Brian Griese, QB, Bears: Was a sexy sleeper pick this week, as he was expected to exploit a vulnerable Lions secondary. Instead, he tossed 4 picks in a losing effort. Rex Grossman anyone? DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers: The highly-touted second year back out of Memphis isn’t getting many carries or yards. Cedric Benson, RB, Bears: You can probably stick a fork in Ced’s career at this point, as he’s fast on his way to joining a pantheon of Bears flops that includes Curtis Enis and Rashaan Salaam. LaMont Jordan, RB, Raiders: 12 carries, 16 yards. Anyone else ready for Michael Bush? Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions: More was expected of the Lions passing game as a whole against a weak Bears secondary, and the talented rookie only caught 2 balls. Steve Smith, WR, Panthers: Languishing in the offensive nightmare that is the Panthers...imagine how good this kid could be with stable quarterbacking? He caught only 2 passes this week, and failed to score. Plaxico Burress, WR, Giants: Plax has been money this season, but he, and the rest of the Giants passing game, sucked big time this week. He had two catches. Dallas Clark, TE, Colts: It had been a great run for Clark, scoring in nearly every game this season, but it came to an end this week, as Clark caught only 2 balls. Channing Crowder, LB, Dolphins: Crowder makes this list because of his concern over the need for a translator...in England. Actually, if you’ve heard Crowder interviewed, a translator may not be a bad idea. Ted Kluck is the author of three books, including “Paper Tiger: One Athlete’s Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football.” Visit him online at www.tedkluck.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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